Struct FileWatcher 

pub struct FileWatcher { /* private fields */ }

A file watcher that monitors a directory tree for changes.

Implementations

impl FileWatcher

pub fn new(watch_path: &Path) -> Result<Self, ScannerError>

Create a new file watcher for the given directory.

Starts watching recursively. File events can be received via the recv method.

pub fn recv(&self) -> Option<FileEvent>

Receive the next file event, blocking until one is available.

pub fn try_recv(&self) -> Option<FileEvent>

Try to receive a file event without blocking.

pub fn drain_events(&self) -> Vec<FileEvent>

Drain all pending events (non-blocking).

pub fn recv_timeout(&self, timeout: Duration) -> Option<FileEvent>

Receive with timeout.